We’ve all heard about “The Catcher in the Rye,” the classic by J. D. Salinger.

Now Simon & Schuster has its own version, The Shortstop in the Rye, with Derek Jeter.

The Yankees superstar shortstop gave the first indication of what he might be doing after he hangs up the spikes with the news Thursday that he is launching his own imprint, Jeter Publishing, in partnership with Simon & Schuster.

One book, a Derek Jeter guide to baseball, is expected to be the first title to hit shelves in 2014.

Louise Burke, the president and publisher of the Gallery Books division of S&S, said that Jeter has committed to a multi-title deal that will include books the future Hall of Famer conceptualizes as well as books written by others he is able to attract from the wider celebrity and sports world.

Jon Anderson, publisher of Simon & Schuster’s Children’s Publishing, said he will also be working to develop children’s and young adult books under the Little Simon, Paula Wiseman and Simon Spotlight imprints.

“We’ve committed to well over 10 books,” said Burke.

The publisher did not disclose terms, but it is believed to be a multimillion dollar agreement.

“It’s going to be pretty interesting,” Jeter told The Post’s Dan Martin last night at a benefit for Joe Torre’s Safe At Home Foundation.

“I understand how important content is in this day and age and to get an opportunity to share people’s stories — it doesn’t necessarily have to be baseball — I find it interesting,” Jeter added.

The Yankees captain said he will be running the show and calling the shots.

“It has my names on it so I’m going to try to make it proud,” he said.

Under terms of the deal, Jeter will identify and help create sports-related nonfiction and fiction that appeals to audiences ranging from children to sports-savvy adults.

Jeter Publishing will also publish books featuring interesting personalities and themes in sports, pop culture and other arts.

“It could be music, business or sports athletes,” said Burke. “We think there are a lot of celebrities that will be interested to associate themselves with him.” The Bronx-born Burke, who admits to being an unabashed Yankees fan, said she began meeting with Jeter and his agency, Excel Sports Management, back in March.

“One of the first things I had to do was convince [Simon & Schuster CEO] Carolyn Reidy that I was not reacting strictly as a fan,” Burke said.

The 39-year-old Yankees star has been playing shortstop in the Bronx since he broke in as a 20-year-old rookie.

Though his longtime friends and teammates Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera retired this year, Jeter has said he plans to return for the 2014 season.

He recently signed a $12 million one-year contract and hopes for a healthy season.